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Resident urges action after crash; council agrees to traffic study on East Center Drive and sidewalk gaps
Summary
A Lemoore resident described repeated crashes on East Center Drive and urged immediate enforcement and traffic-calming measures. Councilmembers and staff said a formal traffic study is required; staff also outlined efforts to pursue grants and incentives to fill sidewalk gaps near new developments.
A Lemoore resident told the City Council on Jan. 21 that repeated crashes on East Center Drive — including one that struck his mother’s car and sent a neighbor’s child from bed — have left neighbors “sick and tired” and demanding action.
Dan Winters, during public comment, said crashes involving suspected drunk drivers occur about three times per year and warned the city it had a month to act before residents escalate to protests. “We need more cops sitting and patrolling. … Put speed bumps,” Winters said. He said residents had previously…
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